Trip from Youngstown, OH to Deer Park, OH

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

270 mi

435 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 7m

8 AM

5h 34m

10 AM

5h 16m

12 PM

5h 14m

3 PM

5h 18m

5 PM

5h 32m

8 PM

4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Deer Park, OH covers 270 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

135 miles from Youngstown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 270 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 196.4 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 196.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.6 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 270 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 50.6 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.5 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

50.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton

70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus

173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

268 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 22, SR 3: Montgomery Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward US 22, SR 3: Montgomery Road

268.6 mi into trip | ~5h 2m in | Kenwood Road

Turn sharp right onto Kenwood Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	196.4 mi	3h 35m
I 76	39.2 mi	44m
Kenmore Expressway	19.8 mi	24m
I 80	4.6 mi	5m
Wickliffe Expressway	4.6 mi	6m
South Shore Expressway	1.5 mi	2m
East Galbraith Road	0.6 mi	1m
Kenwood Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 196.4 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown, OH and Deer Park, OH.

Start on Central Square

125 ft · 10 sec · Central Square

Continue on Central Square

341 ft · 14 sec · Central Square

Turn straight onto Market Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto West Woodland Avenue

230 ft · 5 sec · West Woodland Avenue

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Shore Expressway

Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min

Continue straight

39 mi · 44 min

Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 71 South: Columbus

Merge slight left

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

Keep slight right

95 mi · 1 hr 44 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 22, SR 3: Montgomery Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 22, SR 3: Montgomery Road

Turn right onto Montgomery Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Montgomery Road

Turn sharp right onto Kenwood Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kenwood Road

Turn left onto East Galbraith Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Galbraith Road

Turn left onto Blue Ash Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Blue Ash Road

Turn right onto Matson Avenue

377 ft · 17 sec · Matson Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 135 miles from Youngstown, OH, or about 2h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Youngstown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Youngstown, OH

This is one driving day of about 270 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngstown, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 196.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135 mi from Youngstown, OH · 2h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

135 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135 miles from Youngstown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.4 miles.

Arriving in Deer Park, OH

The final approach into Deer Park, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deer Park, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 223.5

View on nps.gov

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 46.6

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 232.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.38 one way

$80.77 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$45.09	$90.18
premium	$4.79	$50.92	$101.83
diesel	$5.64	$59.98	$119.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81	0	$28.35	$12.96
Efficient EV	67.5	0	$23.63	$10.80
EV Truck/SUV	108	1	$37.80	$17.28

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Youngstown, OH

Morning in Youngstown on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Park, OH

Morning in Deer Park on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

135 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Youngstown, OH to Deer Park, OH covers 270 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135 miles from Youngstown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Youngstown, OH to Deer Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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